Did anyone really think David Ortiz was going to fade quietly into baseball history, never to be heard from again?
Just in case, the Red Sox yesterday signed Ortiz to a long-term agreement that will have the 10-time All-Star serve “forever” as organizational mentor, ambassador and recruiter. He’ll also work in a “business development capacity” with Fenway Sports Management.
Although the Sox called the deal “unprecedented,” it seems at least vaguely similar to the special assistant roles of Pedro Martinez and Jason Varitek. Ortiz already had his No. 34 retired earlier this season.